A hub component for a vented connector including a generally elongate cylindrical body having a first end and a second end. The first end of the hub component includes one or more fingers or clips for engagement with one or more vents of the vented connector. The second end of the hub component can be configured for compatible engagement with a carbon dioxide detector.
A connector for connection to a fluid vessel. The connector comprises a first end configured to attach to the fluid vessel, a second end opposite the first end, and a lumen extending through the connector from the first end to the second end. The lumen has an internal surface with an annular recess defined therein. The lumen is configured to provide conveyance of a fluid therethrough. The connector further comprises a cap removably coupled to the connector. The cap has a plug defining an elongate body extending from a first end to a second end, an outer peripheral surface, and a projection extending around the outer peripheral surface of the plug. The projection is configured to engage with the annular recess defined in the lumen to secure the cap in a plugged position to the connector where the lumen is sealed from outside contamination.
A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.
A system for packaging a kit for a radiofrequency ablation procedure protects a radiofrequency ablation kit without compromising its sterile barrier system through the hazards of handling, distribution, and storage. The system includes: an introducer tray configured to hold at least one introducer; a probe tray configured to hold at least one radiofrequency ablation probe; an outer carrier tray, a pouch configured to hold a tubing kit; and a dispenser carton. The introducer tray and the probe tray are held within the outer carrier tray, and the outer carrier tray and the pouch are configured to be held within the dispenser carton. A method of packaging a radiofrequency ablation kit is further described.
A61B 50/00 - Containers, covers, furniture or holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments, e.g. sterile covers
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
B65B 61/22 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents for placing protecting sheets, plugs, or wads over contents, e.g. cotton-wool in bottles of pills
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System and Method for Mitigating Rising Impedance Via a Pump Assembly During Use of Cooled Radiofrequency Probes
A method of treating tissue of a patient's body includes providing a power source coupled to at least one probe assembly. The probe assembly includes an elongate member with a distal region and a proximal region. The distal region has an electrically and thermally-conductive energy delivery device for delivering one of electrical and radiofrequency energy to the patient's body. The electrically and thermally-conductive energy delivery device has one or more internal lumens for circulating a cooling fluid therethrough and an electrically and thermally-conductive protrusion having a temperature sensing element. The temperature sensing element extends from a distal end of the energy delivery device. The method includes inserting the energy delivery device of the at least one probe assembly into the patient's body. Further, the method includes routing the energy delivery device of the at least one probe assembly to the tissue of the patient's body. The method also includes simultaneously circulating the cooling fluid through the one or more internal lumens via at least one pump assembly and delivering energy from the power source to the tissue through the energy delivery device. Further, the method includes monitoring one or more procedure parameters while delivering the energy from the power source to the tissue through the energy delivery device. Moreover, the method includes determining, in real-time, whether a rising impedance event is likely to occur in a predetermined time period based on the one or more procedure parameters and determining a command for the pump assembly based on whether the rising impedance event is likely to occur in the predetermined time period.
An exemplary system and method is disclosed to configure a controller of a fluid circulation therapy device based on its connected power supply. The controller is configured to function in multiple modes with varying input power available. The power supply includes circuitries to direct the controller to select one of those modes, which can adapt the fluid circulation therapy device for one of many different environments, thermal power, and noise operations. The configuration of the fluid circulation therapy device, without additional human interaction, facilitates the efficient manufacturability of different classes of the fluid circulation therapy devices.
A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
A tubing assembly for use with an electronic catheter guidance systems is provided and includes a catheter and a stimulation electrode assembly, and an electrical connection for delivering a stimulation waveform to the stimulation electrode assembly. The catheter extends in a longitudinal direction and has a proximal end and a distal end that define a lumen therebetween. Further, the catheter is configured for placement within a patient's digestive tract. The stimulation electrode assembly is configured to deliver an electrical stimulation to tissue. A catheter guidance system and method for accurately placing a catheter in the digestive tract are also provided.
A system for improving location accuracy of a radiofrequency ablation procedure performed on a target nerve of a patient. The system includes a probe having an electrically insulated portion located at a proximal end and an exposed conductive portion for delivering energy to a target nerve located at a distal end. The system also includes an introducer for facilitating insertion of the distal end of the probe into the patient adjacent the target nerve. The exposed conductive portion of the probe is configured to extend past the distal end of the introducer during energy delivery to the target nerve. The system also includes a pharmacological agent for blocking nerve signal transmission along the target nerve and a fiducial marker configured for placement adjacent the target nerve. The fiducial marker is configured to be deployed from the introducer and the fiducial marker is disposed on an outer surface of the introducer.
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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DOSING CONTROL COUPLING FOR ENTERAL FLUID TRANSFER
A lumen extension tip that is for use with an enteral syringe and for compatible fitting engagement within an internal conduit of a hub of a corresponding male coupling. The lumen extension tip includes an elongate cylindrical body, an internal conduit extending entirely through the cylindrical body, and a base portion comprising an outer peripheral surface and an abutment surface. The outer peripheral surface is configured for engagement with a hollow cylindrical barrel of the enteral syringe and the abutment surface configured for seating engagement with an upper surface of a platform defined within the hollow cylindrical barrel.
A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A fluid containment and dispensing system including a variable-volume container. The container comprising an elongate body spanning between a first end and a second end and defining an internal volume therebetween; a cover coupled to the second end; and a movable floor slidably mounted within the internal volume.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
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APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING FAT LOSS IN COLLECTION AND FEEDING OF HUMAN BREAST MILK
A fluid containment and dispensing system including a spatula sized and configured to be received within the interior volume of a collection container, the spatula including: an elongated body including a central lumen extending therethrough, and a wing extending radially from the elongated body for wiping the interior wall of a collection container.
A nutrition containment and dispensing system, comprising: a barrel defining an internal volume and having a first opening at the first end and a second opening at the second end; a filter slidably mounted within the internal volume and dividing the internal volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, the filter comprising a filter media configured to prevent solids and semisolids from passing therethrough; and a filter plunger stem configured to engage the filter and move the filter within the internal volume to thereby adjust a volume of the first chamber and a volume of the second chamber.
A23C 9/00 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations
A23C 9/20 - Dietetic milk products not covered by groups
A23C 9/14 - Milk preparationsMilk powder or milk powder preparations in which the chemical composition of the milk is modified by non-chemical treatment
A system for administering nutritional fluids to a patient, including suctioning or aspirating fluids from stomach, performing gastric decompression, and containing gastric reflux. An exemplary system includes a Y-connector, a multiple lumen tube positional in the patient's gastrointestinal track, and an anti-reflux valve for controlling the flow of gastric/reflux material from the system.
A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
A61M 39/12 - Tube connectors or tube couplings for joining a flexible tube to a rigid attachment
An enteral feeding connector, coupling or syringe tip configured for compatibility with blenderized feeding applications. The connector, coupling or syringe tip has a minimum internal bore dimension greater than the standard ENFit coupling specifications, to provide delivery of blenderized food.
Medical devices, namely, probes, introducers, and measuring and positioning devices to safely target the sensory nerves causing pain for medical use within the musculoskeletal system; kits for medical purposes comprised of components, namely, probes, introducers, and measuring and positioning devices to safely target the sensory nerves causing pain, for medical use within the musculoskeletal system.
Business management services, namely, supply chain logistics, reverse logistics and liquidation of goods of others; Business management of logistics for others; Business management consultation in the field of inventory management and logistics management
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING MEDICAL DEVICE LOCATION AND ORIENTATION IN RELATION TO PATIENT ANATOMY
A medical device position guidance system includes at least one reference transmitter, a receiver system comprising at least two sensors configured to receive signals from the at least one reference transmitter and move relative to the at least one reference transmitter, and a processor. The at least one reference transmitter is configured to maintain a fixed position relative to a subject. The at least two sensors are enclosed in a unitary receiver housing. The at least one reference transmitter and the receiver system are operatively coupled to the processor. The system also includes a memory device storing instructions which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive signals relating to a location and orientation of the receiver system relative to the at least one reference transmitter and using the received signals, create an anatomical coordinate system.
A tubing assembly for electronic catheter guidance systems is provided and can include a catheter, an internal acoustic transducer and an external acoustic transducer. The catheter extends in a longitudinal direction and has proximal and distal ends that define a lumen therebetween. Further, the catheter is configured for placement within a patient's digestive or respiratory tract. The internal acoustic transducer can be located within the catheter's lumen, and the external acoustic transducer can be located on or outside the patient's body. The transducers can transmit and/or receive acoustic signals as directed by a processor and communicate with the processor to deliver sound data to a display device. The frequency response and/or attenuation of the signals can indicate placement of the catheter in the digestive tract compared to the respiratory tract. A catheter guidance system and method for accurately placing a catheter in the digestive or respiratory tract are also provided.
G10L 21/14 - Transforming into visible information by displaying frequency domain information
G10L 25/51 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups specially adapted for particular use for comparison or discrimination
Systems and methods for testing a pump assembly for a cooled radiofrequency treatment procedure. In some embodiments, the pump assembly and at least one pump head are driven by at least one respective motor, where the at least one pump head is coupled to tubing for delivering a cooling fluid to a medical probe assembly. The at least one pump head is configured to pump the cooling fluid through the tubing for the cooled radiofrequency treatment procedure. The system can also include a programmable controller operatively connective to the pump assembly and configured to control the pump assembly, and one or more pump function sensors for sensing operation parameters associated with the pump assembly and communicating the pump operation parameters to the controller. The controller can determine that the pump assembly is operating properly based on the operation parameters and can adjust the operation of the motor or output an alert.
Systems and methods for controlling a radiofrequency (RF) treatment are provided. In some embodiments, the method can include: performing, using a programmable controller, at least the following functions of: measuring an electrical energy flow through a grounding pad that is in contact with at least a portion of skin of a subject's skin; determining, based on the measured electrical energy flow, a heating factor that represents a measure of heat absorbed by the subject over a period of time in response to treatment of the subject with an electrical radiofrequency probe; and comparing the heating factor to a predetermined threshold. In response to determining from the comparison that the heating factor is approaching or greater than the predetermined threshold value, the method can include disabling the radiofrequency generator or changing the electrical energy flow such that the controller regulates the electrical energy flow using a closed loop feedback system.
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 18/16 - Indifferent or passive electrodes for grounding
A bolus feed delivery system is provided and includes a coupling configured to couple to a source of enteral nutrition; and a tube having a proximal end and a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end. Specifically, the proximal end is coupled to the nutrition adapter downstream of the coupling. The bolus delivery feeding system further includes a feeding tube adapter coupled to the distal end of the tube. Specifically, the feeding tube adapter includes a coupling configured to be coupled to a feeding tube receiving port. Further, the feeding tube adapter includes a lumen fluidly coupling the lumen of the tube with a lumen of the receiving port, and the lumen extends continuously in a linear direction. Further, the nutrition adapter, the tube, and the feeding tube adapter are formed as one piece.
An enteral feeding system includes a nutrition adapter, a first tube, a cartridge, a second tube, and a feeding tube adapter formed together as one piece. The nutrition adapter includes a coupling configured to couple to a source of enteral nutrition. The first tube has a proximal end that is coupled to the coupling of the nutrition adapter. The cartridge is configured for insertion into a peristaltic pump and includes a cartridge tube defining a cartridge inlet outlet coupled to a distal end of the first tube and a cartridge outlet. The second tube has a proximal end coupled to the cartridge outlet. The feeding tube adapter is coupled to a distal end of the second tube and is configured to be coupled to a feeding tube receiving port such that a lumen of the feeding tube adapter is coupled to a lumen of the second tube.
A bolus feed delivery system is provided and includes a coupling configured to couple to a source of enteral nutrition; and a tube having a proximal end and a distal end, and a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end. Specifically, the proximal end is coupled to the nutrition adapter downstream of the coupling. The bolus delivery feeding system further includes a feeding tube adapter coupled to the distal end of the tube. Specifically, the feeding tube adapter includes a coupling configured to be coupled to a feeding tube receiving port. Further, the feeding tube adapter includes a lumen fluidly coupling the lumen of the tube with a lumen of the receiving port, and the lumen extends continuously in a linear direction. Further, the nutrition adapter, the tube, and the feeding tube adapter are formed as one piece.
An enteral feeding system includes a nutrition adapter, a first tube, a cartridge, a second tube, and a feeding tube adapter formed together as one piece. The nutrition adapter includes a coupling configured to couple to a source of enteral nutrition. The first tube has a proximal end that is coupled to the coupling of the nutrition adapter. The cartridge is configured for insertion into a peristaltic pump and includes a cartridge tube defining a cartridge inlet outlet coupled to a distal end of the first tube and a cartridge outlet. The second tube has a proximal end coupled to the cartridge outlet. The feeding tube adapter is coupled to a distal end of the second tube and is configured to be coupled to a feeding tube receiving port such that a lumen of the feeding tube adapter is coupled to a lumen of the second tube.
A container for collecting, storing and dispensing fluid, as in enteral feeding and/or medication deliver to neonatal infants. The container includes a hollow tube with a body, a first end, a second end, and an outer diameter. The hollow tube is configured to receive a movable plunger that advances and retracts therein to define a variable contained volume. The container also includes a sealing head assembly removably mounted at an end of the hollow tube. The sealing head assembly has a diameter or outside dimension that is substantially similar or identical to a corresponding outside diameter or dimension of the hollow tube, so that the container lies flat within the receiver of an enteral feeding pump.
Object information is received via an application programming interface (API) from a requesting computing device. The object information is (a) extracted from a machine-readable code associated with the object, or (b) derived from information extracted from the machine-readable code associated with the object. A non-sequential parsing process is performed to the object information to identify one or more values for one or more fields of a plurality of unique fields. Performing the non-sequential parsing process includes applying a plurality of regular expressions to the object information to identify the one or more values. Each of the plurality of regular expressions is configured to identify values for at least one field of the plurality of unique fields. For each of the one or more values, a data object is that comprises the value and information indicative of the field for the value.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
35.
FLOW RATE CONTROL FOR A COOLED MEDICAL PROBE ASSEMBLY
Cooling systems for medical probe assemblies are provided. For example, a cooling system comprises a pump assembly including a control unit having a controller, a motor, and a pump head driven by the motor; a fluid reservoir; a lumen for delivering a cooling fluid to the medical probe assembly distal end; tubing extending through the pump head for conveying the cooling fluid from the fluid reservoir to the lumen; and a flow sensor for sensing the cooling fluid flow rate. The pump head is disposed between the fluid reservoir and the medical probe assembly to pump the cooling fluid from the fluid reservoir to the lumen. The flow sensor is disposed between the pump head and the medical probe assembly to sense the cooling fluid flow rate. Methods for controlling fluid flow rate through a cooling circuit and systems for using a plurality of medical probe assemblies also are provided.
A fluid transfer connector or adapter for coupling a container or pharmacy bottle for facilitating the transfer of fluid or medicine from the bottle to a syringe, or from the syringe to the bottle. Optionally, an additional connector can be provided for coupling the fluid transfer connector to the syringe.
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
B65D 41/04 - Threaded or like caps or cap-like covers secured by rotation
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 47/14 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures and closure-retaining means
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
B67D 7/02 - Apparatus or devices for transferring liquids from bulk storage containers or reservoirs into vehicles or into portable containers, e.g. for retail sale purposes for transferring liquids other than fuel or lubricants
A medical device position notification system including a medical device and at least one sensor associated with the medical device, a processor, and a display device. The medical device is configured to be inserted into an orifice of the patient. The sensor measures information related to the position of the medical device in the patient's body, and communicates the information with the processor in real-time. The display device is coupled to the processor and is configured to display a tracing path of the position of the medical device in real-time. The display device is further configured to display a notification of the position of the medical device within the patient's body, such as a notification alert that the medical device has deviated from a predetermined path.
A non-electrically driven enteral feeding pump including an expandable elastomeric bladder is provided. The enteral feeding pump includes a fluid delivery tube. The fluid delivery tube controls flow rate of fluid from the pump. The present invention further describes an enteral feeding pump assembly including the portable enteral feeding pump and a peristaltic pump. The peristaltic pump can be configured to be operatively coupled to the elastomeric bladder of the enteral feeding pump for transferring fluid from a reservoir external to the elastomeric bladder into a chamber of the elastomeric bladder.
A bolus delivery device is provided that comprises a housing and a reservoir defined by an activation dome and a reservoir seat and disposed within the housing for receipt of a volume of a fluid. The bolus delivery device further comprises a bladder disposed in the housing that is in fluid communication with the reservoir for receipt of the fluid from the reservoir; an actuator; an inlet conduit in fluid communication with the reservoir for providing the fluid to the reservoir; and an outlet conduit in fluid communication with the bladder for providing the fluid to a patient. The actuator is in operative communication with the reservoir to initiate a flow of the fluid from the reservoir to the bladder. The bladder expands as the bladder receives the fluid and contracts as the bladder dispenses the fluid. An infusion assembly including a bolus delivery device also is provided.
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
A61M 5/152 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons flexible pressurised by contraction of elastic reservoirs
A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. Optionally, a cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. The connector includes one or more vent openings for drainage and air-drying of any residual fluid in the annular space when capped, as well as for breaking a vacuum to prevent fluid backflow and thus ensure more accurate dosing. In some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the outer housing. And in some embodiments, the vent openings are provided in the cap.
An invasive medical device assembly includes an invasive medical device and a hub housing configured to surround a portion of the invasive medical device. The invasive medical device may be a needle or other invasive medical device, and the hub housing may be configured to surround a hub of the invasive medical device. In one aspect, the invasive medical device may include a transducer. The hub housing can include at least one integrated circuit embedded therein that is configured to contact the external surface of the needle to electrically connect the transducer to a power source. The hub housing can be configured to provide an ergonomic handle for a user.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A gastric decompression apparatus includes a variable-volume container having a movable plunger. The movable plunger is slidably mounted within the containment barrel so as to vary the contained volume of the container. The movable plunger has a plunger body having at least one lumen extending therethrough, and a filter disposed within the lumen. The gastric decompression apparatus may have a larger diameter and a shorter length from the first end to the second end as compared to conventional elongated syringes having an equal volume to minimize the size of apparatus within an isolette for a neonatal patient, advantageously reducing crowding within the isolette, particularly when there may be numerous tubes, wires, and monitors present for treating the neonatal patient. A gastric decompression system includes the gastric decompression apparatus and a catheter coupled to the container. A method of providing gastric decompression using the gastric decompression system is also provided.
Tube tip detection systems, enteral tubes, and methods for detecting tube misplacement in a patient's airway are provided. For example, a tube tip detection system comprises an enteral tube having a tip, a first sensing component disposed at the tip, and a feedback display. Feedback from the first sensing component is displayed on the feedback display to indicate to a user of the tube tip detection system whether the tip is misplaced in a patient's airway. Similarly, an enteral tube comprises a tip, a length, and a sensing component. The sensing component is a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) infrared carbon dioxide sensor. Further, a detection method comprises embedding a carbon dioxide sensing component into an enteral tube, inserting the enteral tube into the patient through the patient's nose or mouth, and monitoring feedback from the carbon dioxide sensing component to determine if the enteral tube is traveling into the patient's airway.
A probe for radiofrequency (RF) tissue ablation includes an elongated shaft that extends from a proximal end to a distal end, the elongated shaft comprising a bent portion at the distal end, and a tip positioned on the distal end of the elongated shaft after the bent portion, the tip comprising an active side and an inactive side, the inactive side opposite the active side and comprising an insulating material, the active side comprising one or more electrodes extending therefrom for delivering RF energy to a target nerve. The probe can be connected to an RF generator for producing RF energy to be delivered via the active side of the tip.
A61B 18/08 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by means of electrically-heated probes
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
Systems and methods are provided for signaling a condition of an infusion assembly. An example system may comprise an elastomeric pump that includes a chamber for receipt of a volume of fluid, an outer layer configured to expand and contract as the chamber receives and dispenses the fluid, and a passive indicator provided on the outer layer for signaling a change in the volume of the fluid in the chamber. The example system further may comprise an image capture device configured to capture an image of the pump, and a processing system configured to process the image to signal the condition of the infusion assembly to a user of the system. An example method may comprise capturing the image of the pump; processing the image; and displaying information to the user of the pump to communicate a condition of the pump to the user. Various elastomeric pumps for infusion assemblies also are provided.
The present disclosure is directed to an ultrasonic catheter assembly. More specifically, the catheter assembly includes a catheter and one or more piezoelectric or echogenic components. The catheter has a side wall that extends from a proximal end and a distal end that defines a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. Thus, the lumen is configured to deliver a treatment fluid from the proximal end to the distal end. In addition, the piezoelectric component(s) are configured with the side wall of the catheter and/or embedded at least partially within the side wall of the catheter. As such, the piezoelectric component(s) are configured to enhance ultrasonic imaging of the catheter, e.g. when activated by a stimulator assembly.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments for use in single-use surgical procedures; artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Orthopedic articles, namely, orthopedic apparatus and instruments; Suture materials; Bandages, elastic, not for dressings; Bandages for joints, anatomical; Bandages orthopedic; Basins for medical purposes; Brushes for cleaning body cavities; Cannulae; Catheters; Clothing especially for operating rooms; Containers especially made for medical waste; Corn knives for medical use; Drainage tubes for medical purposes; Elastic stockings for surgical purposes; Electrodes for medical use; Forceps for medical use; Fumigation apparatus for medical purposes; Gloves for medical purposes; Medical Guidewires; Hygienic basins for medical purposes; Knives for surgical purposes; Lancets; Medical apparatus and instruments for use in single-use surgical procedures; Medical guidewires; Needles for medical purposes; Obstetric apparatus, namely, forceps for medical use; Probes for medical purposes; Saws for surgical purposes; Scalpels; Scissors for surgery; Surgical sponges, surgical sterile sheets, surgical elastic stockings; Stockings for varices; Supportive bandages; Surgical apparatus and instruments; Surgical drapes; Suture needles; Syringes for injections; Syringes for medical purposes; tubes for medical purposes for drainage, transfusion, or administering drugs; medical waste containers
A therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body having improved kink resistance. The therapy wrap may be selectively reinforced for improved kink resistance in only a portion of the wrap. The reinforcement may decrease the kink radius. The wrap may include a kink reducer in all or only a selected kink-prone region. The kink reducer may be selectively configured attachment points or spot welds. The therapy wrap may include a reinforcement layer of one or more discrete reinforcement members. The wrap may be formed by pre-tensioning the material layers while forming the fluid bladder and/or gas pressure bladder. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for conditions that normally cause kinking of the wrap or buckling of the fluidic channels. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the wrap and methods of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part.
A medical device position guidance system is provided. The system includes at least one reference transmitter and a receiver system configured to receive signals from the at least one reference transmitter. The reference transmitter is configured to maintain a static position on a subject. The system further includes a processor configured to (i) receive signals relating to the location and orientation of each sensor of the receiver system relative to the at least one reference transmitter; and (ii) using the received signals, create an anatomical coordinate system. The system may further include an inserted transmitter configured to be attached to a medical device. The inserted transmitter is adapted to establish the location and orientation of the medical device within the anatomical coordinate system. A method for medical device position guidance is also provided.
A vented transfer lid includes an inner collar projecting from a top panel of the transfer lid and having an outer circumferential surface having a texturized electrical discharge machining (EDM) surface finish. In some example forms, an interior surface of the top panel includes a texturized EDM surface finish. In example forms, the transfer lid includes a transfer port wherein at least a portion of an interior surface of the transfer port includes a texturized EDM surface finish. In other embodiments, at least a portion of the vented transfer lid comprises a nonpolar boundary such that fluids exposed to the nonpolar boundary bead and form droplets having a dimension rendering them incapable of passing through one or more vent paths.
B65D 47/14 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having removable closures and closure-retaining means
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
B65D 47/32 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with means for venting
A tube securing device is provided that includes an upper clamp having an upper surface and a lower surface; a lower clamp having an upper surface and a lower surface; and a hinge located between the upper clamp and the lower clamp to define a tube insertion region. Further, a ratio of a length of the upper surface of the upper clamp to a length of the lower surface of the lower clamp ranges from about 0.95 to about 1.20. Without intending to be limited by any particular theory, the present inventors have found that such a ratio allows for the tube securing device to accommodate various tube sizes without restricting the flow of fluids while at the same time ensuring that the tubes do not become dislodged.
A system for packaging a kit for a radiofrequency ablation procedure protects a radiofrequency ablation kit without compromising its sterile barrier system through the hazards of handling, distribution, and storage. The system includes: an introducer tray configured to hold at least one introducer; a probe tray configured to hold at least one radiofrequency ablation probe; an outer carrier tray, a pouch configured to hold a tubing kit; and a dispenser carton. The introducer tray and the probe tray are held within the outer carrier tray, and the outer carrier tray and the pouch are configured to be held within the dispenser carton. A method of packaging a radiofrequency ablation kit is further described.
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65B 35/50 - Stacking one article, or group of articles, upon another before packaging
A61B 50/00 - Containers, covers, furniture or holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments, e.g. sterile covers
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
B65B 61/22 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents for placing protecting sheets, plugs, or wads over contents, e.g. cotton-wool in bottles of pills
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System for aseptic collection and enteral delivery
A container for collecting, storing and dispensing fluid, as in enteral feeding and/or medication deliver to neonatal infants. The container includes a hollow tube with a body, a first end, a second end, and an outer diameter. The hollow tube is configured to receive a movable plunger that advances and retracts therein to define a variable contained volume. The container also includes a sealing head assembly removably mounted at an end of the hollow tube. The sealing head assembly has a diameter or outside dimension that is substantially similar or identical to a corresponding outside diameter or dimension of the hollow tube, so that the container lies flat within the receiver of an enteral feeding pump.
A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
Methods for detecting tubing in a pump assembly of a pump system are provided. For example, a method comprises connecting a power supply to each of a plurality of pump motors of the pump system. Each pump motor of the plurality of pump motors has a power supply cable configured to connect to the power supply and drives a pump head of a plurality of pump heads of the pump system. The method also comprises sensing a motor current from each of the power supply cables, determining whether tubing is loaded in each pump head, and, if tubing is not loaded in a pump head, then disconnecting from the power supply the power supply cable of the pump motor associated with the pump head in which tubing is not loaded. Systems for detecting the presence of tubing within a pump head of a plurality of pump heads also are provided.
F04B 43/12 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having peristaltic action
F04B 51/00 - Testing machines, pumps, or pumping installations
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A method for remotely activating an infusion pump includes receiving, from a user device, an activation request for the infusion pump, generating a first unique identifier responsive to receiving the request, the first unique identifier including at least one of a graphical symbol or an alphanumeric character, transmitting, to the infusion pump, an indication of the first unique identifier to cause the infusion pump to present a representation of the first unique identifier, receiving, from the user device, a user input indicating an input identifier, validating the user input by comparing the input identifier to the first unique identifier, wherein the second user input is validated responsive to a match between the input identifier and the first unique identifier, and activating the infusion pump responsive to the validation of the user input.
A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
medical devices, namely, probes, introducers, and measuring and positioning devices to safely target the sensory nerves causing pain for medical use within the musculoskeletal system; and kits for medical purposes comprised of components, namely, probes, introducers, and measuring and positioning devices to safely target the sensory nerves causing pain, for medical use within the musculoskeletal system
Business management services, namely, managing logistics, reverse logistics, supply chain services, supply chain visibility and synchronization, supply and demand forecasting and product distribution processes for others, exclusively in the field of medical and surgical products, supplies, and devices; Distribution, logistics and inventory management services in the field of medical and surgical supplies; business consulting services relating to product distribution, logistics, supply chain, and inventory management services; integrated supply chain management consulting services and materials management outsourcing services; supply chain management services for others in the field of medical and operating room supplies; business management services, including supply chain management for others in the field of medical and operating room supplies
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System and method for an improved graphical user interface that provides independent control of multiple radiofrequency probes during an ablation procedure
A system for delivering energy to a patient's body includes a plurality of probes, a touch-sensitive display screen, and a controller communicatively coupled to each of the probes and the display screen. The controller is configured to perform operations including displaying a plurality of dynamically sized channel control regions within a user interface of the touch-sensitive display screen. Each of the plurality of channel control regions corresponds with at least one of the plurality of probes and is sized based at least in part on a number of the plurality of probes. The operations can include detecting a user touch action directed to a user-selected channel control region of the plurality of dynamically sized channel control regions. The operations can include performing a control action associated with the probe(s) that correspond with the user-selected channel control region when the user touch action is detected.
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
70.
TELESCOPIC PLUNGER FOR MINIMIZING HUMAN BREAST MILK FAT LOSS IN A COMBINATION COLLECTION CONTAINER AND SYRINGE
An apparatus includes a telescopic plunger extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The telescopic plunger includes a plurality of telescoping segments. The plurality of telescoping segments are secured together in an end-to- end configuration and expandable between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The apparatus further includes a collection container secured to the distal end of the telescopic plunger. The collection container defines a barrel having at least one inner wall. The collection container is configured to hold a liquid containing fat molecules therein. As such, a distal-most telescoping segment of the plurality of telescoping segments of the telescopic plunger is configured to sweep the inner wall(s) of the collection container to remove the fat molecules from the inner wall(s) of the collection container.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoonsPill counting devicesArrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
An apparatus includes a telescopic plunger extending between a proximal end and a distal end. The telescopic plunger includes a plurality of telescoping segments. The plurality of telescoping segments are secured together in an end-to-end configuration and expandable between a collapsed position and an expanded position. The apparatus further includes a collection container secured to the distal end of the telescopic plunger. The collection container defines a barrel having at least one inner wall. The collection container is configured to hold a liquid containing fat molecules therein. As such, a distal-most telescoping segment of the plurality of telescoping segments of the telescopic plunger is configured to sweep the inner wall(s) of the collection container to remove the fat molecules from the inner wall(s) of the collection container.
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
72.
SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS RELATING TO CONTROLLING HEATING IN A RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENT PROCEDURE
Systems and methods for controlling a radiofrequency (RF) treatment are provided. In some embodiments, the method can include: performing, using a programmable controller, at least the following functions of: measuring an electrical energy flow through a grounding pad that is in contact with at least a portion of skin of a subject's skin; determining, based on the measured electrical energy flow, a heating factor that represents a measure of heat absorbed by the subject over a period of time in response to treatment of the subject with an electrical radiofrequency probe; and comparing the heating factor to a predetermined threshold. In response to determining from the comparison that the heating factor is approaching or greater than the predetermined threshold value, the method can include disabling the radiofrequency generator or changing the electrical energy flow such that the controller regulates the electrical energy flow using a closed loop feedback system.
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/08 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by means of electrically-heated probes
73.
SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS RELATING TO A COOLED RADIOFREQUENCY TREATMENT PROCEDURE
Systems and methods for testing a pump assembly for a cooled radiofrequency treatment procedure. In some embodiments, the pump assembly and at least one pump head are driven by at least one respective motor, where the at least one pump head is coupled to tubing for delivering a cooling fluid to a medical probe assembly. The at least one pump head is configured to pump the cooling fluid through the tubing for the cooled radiofrequency treatment procedure. The system can also include a programmable controller operatively connective to the pump assembly and configured to control the pump assembly, and one or more pump function sensors for sensing operation parameters associated with the pump assembly and communicating the pump operation parameters to the controller. The controller can determine that the pump assembly is operating properly based on the operation parameters and can adjust the operation of the motor or output an alert.
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/20 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by applying electromagnetic radiation, e.g. microwaves using laser
74.
Configurable System and Method for Indicating Deviation from a Medical Device Placement Pathway
A configurable pathway deviation indication system for medical device placement includes one or more user-adjustable pathway boundaries and an indication activated upon reaching or breaching of any of the pathway boundaries. The system may include a medical device configured to be inserted into a patient; a location transmitter configured to transmit a signal related to a position of the medical device; and a detector device configured to receive information related to the patient's body and the location transmitter. The system may be operatively coupled to the location transmitter and the at least one detector device. The system may further include a display and a computing system comprising one or more processors and or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The system can display the position of the location transmitter; determine if the position of the location transmitter reaches any pathway boundaries; and provide the indication when the pathway boundary is breached and/or approached.
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
G01B 7/004 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring coordinates of points
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
75.
CONFIGURABLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDICATING DEVIATION FROM A MEDICAL DEVICE PLACEMENT PATHWAY
A configurable pathway deviation indication system for medical device placement includes one or more user-adjustable pathway boundaries and an indication activated upon reaching or breaching of any of the pathway boundaries. The system may include a medical device configured to be inserted into a patient; a location transmitter configured to transmit a signal related to a position of the medical device; and a detector device configured to receive information related to the patient's body and the location transmitter. The system may be operatively coupled to the location transmitter and the at least one detector device. The system may further include a display and a computing system comprising one or more processors and or more non-transitory computer-readable media. The system can display the position of the location transmitter; determine if the position of the location transmitter reaches any pathway boundaries; and provide the indication when the pathway boundary is breached and/or approached.
An exemplary system and method is disclosed to configure a controller of a fluid circulation therapy device based on its connected power supply. The controller is configured to function in multiple modes with varying input power available. The power supply includes circuitries to direct the controller to select one of those modes, which can adapt the fluid circulation therapy device for one of many different environments, thermal power, and noise operations. The configuration of the fluid circulation therapy device, without additional human interaction, facilitates the efficient manufacturability of different classes of the fluid circulation therapy devices.
A rapid contrast therapy system can provide cold, heat/hot/warm (hereafter referred to as “hot”), and/or rapid contrast therapy, which involves rapidly alternating between cold therapy and hot therapy. The system can circulate cold or hot fluid, such as water, through a hose, into a therapy wrap, and then back to the fluid reservoirs of the system. The system can utilize a vapor compression system or other chiller technology to cool the cold water reservoir, and immersion heaters can be used to heat the hot water reservoir.
The present disclosure is directed to a system and method for selectively and reversibly modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system for the treatment of pain. An electrical stimulation is delivered to the treatment site that selectively and reversibly modulates the targeted neutral- and non-neural tissue of the nervous structure, inhibiting the perception of pain while preserving other sensory and motor function, and proprioception.
The present disclosure is directed to a system and method modulating targeted neural and non-neural tissue of a nervous system for the treatment of head-and-face pain. Electrical stimulation is delivered transcutaneously to the treatment site that modulates the targeted neural- and non-neural tissue of the nervous structure, inhibiting nervous signaling and the perception of pain.
A controller for a cooled radiofrequency ablation system is configured to sequentially activate a plurality of pump assemblies with a pump activation time delay between the activation of each of the plurality of pump assemblies, measure a temperature drop delay time for each of a plurality of cooled radiofrequency ablation probes, map each respective pump assembly of the plurality of pump assemblies to a corresponding cooled radiofrequency ablation probe of the plurality of cooled radiofrequency ablation probes based on the temperature drop delay time and an activation time of each of the plurality of pump assemblies, and confirm the mapping of each respective pump assembly to the corresponding cooled radiofrequency ablation probe by comparing, for each of the plurality of cooled radiofrequency probes, the measured temperature drop delay time to an expected temperature drop delay time.
A61B 18/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by heating by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
A61B 18/02 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body by cooling, e.g. cryogenic techniques
A retrieval probe for insertion of a bridle into a nasal passageway of a patient is provided. The retrieval probe includes a proximal end and a distal end, a catheter between the proximal end and the distal end, an inner core within a lumen of the catheter, and a magnetic tip disposed at the proximal end. The catheter includes a hollow section disposed between the magnetic portion and a distal end of the stiff inner core. The hollow section may be flexible and can be configured to bend at an angle of about 180 degrees. The system for securing a nasal tube can include a bridle having a magnetic connection portion; and a retrieval probe as described above. The magnetic connection portion of the bridle and the magnetic tip of the retrieval probe can be configured to magnetically couple during a procedure for inserting the bridle in a nasal passageway of a patient.
A securement device for a system for securing a nasal tube is provided. The securement device includes a bridle having a body extending between a first end and a second end. The body has a lobed or star shape. The securement device further includes a magnetic connection portion disposed at the first end of the bridle. A system for securing a nasal tube can include a securement device as described above, and a retrieval probe. The retrieval probe can include a catheter extending between a proximal end and a distal end; and a magnetic tip disposed at the proximal end. The magnetic connection portion of the bridle and the magnetic tip of the retrieval probe can be configured to magnetically couple during a procedure for inserting the bridle in a nasal passageway of a patient.
A non-electrically driven enteral feeding pump including an expandable elastomeric bladder is provided. The enteral feeding pump includes a fluid delivery tube. The fluid delivery tube controls flow rate of fluid from the pump. The present invention further describes an enteral feeding pump assembly including the portable enteral feeding pump and a peristaltic pump. The peristaltic pump can be configured to be operatively coupled to the elastomeric bladder of the enteral feeding pump for transferring fluid from a reservoir external to the elastomeric bladder into a chamber of the elastomeric bladder.
A retrieval probe (100) for insertion of a bridle into a nasal passageway of a patient is provided. The retrieval probe includes an elongated member (106) that extends between a proximal end (102) and a distal end (104), an inner core (107) disposed within the lumen of the elongated member (106), and a magnetic tip (110) disposed at the distal end (104) of the elongated member (106). The elongated member (106) includes a hollow section (142) disposed between the distal end of the elongated member and a distal end of the stiff inner core. The hollow section may be flexible and can be configured to bend at an angle of about 180 degrees. The system for securing a nasal tube includes a bridle (202) having a magnetic connection portion (204); and a retrieval probe (100) as described above. The magnetic connection portion of the bridle and the magnetic tip (110) of the retrieval probe can be configured to magnetically couple during a procedure for inserting the bridle in a nasal passageway of a patient.
A securement device (200) for a system for securing a nasal tube is provided. The securement device includes a bridle (202) having a body extending between a first end and a second end. The body has a lobed or star shape. The securement device further includes a magnetic connection portion (204) disposed at the first end of the bridle. A system for securing a nasal tube can include a securement device as described above, and a retrieval probe (100). The retrieval probe can include a catheter extending between a proximal end and a distal end; and a magnetic tip disposed at the proximal end. The magnetic connection portion of the bridle and the magnetic tip of the retrieval probe can be configured to magnetically couple during a procedure for inserting the bridle in a nasal passageway of a patient.
A non-electrically driven enteral feeding pump including an expandable elastomeric bladder is provided. The enteral feeding pump includes a fluid delivery tube. The fluid delivery tube controls flow rate of fluid from the pump. The present invention further describes an enteral feeding pump assembly including the portable enteral feeding pump and a peristaltic pump. The peristaltic pump can be configured to be operatively coupled to the elastomeric bladder of the enteral feeding pump for transferring fluid from a reservoir external to the elastomeric bladder into a chamber of the elastomeric bladder.
A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
Priming systems and infusion assemblies are provided. For example, a priming system comprises a priming conduit having a priming portion and a pressure portion. The priming portion is in fluid communication with a first fluid source, with an inlet and an outlet for ingress and egress of a first fluid from the first fluid source. The pressure portion is in fluid communication with a second fluid source connected by a connector. Disposed within the priming conduit are a biasing member and a valve having an open position and a closed position. The biasing member is in operable communication with the valve to urge the valve into the closed position such that the valve defaults to the closed position. The open position allows the first fluid to flow from the inlet to the outlet and the closed position prevents the first fluid from flowing from the inlet to the outlet.
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
88.
System and method for an improved graphical user interface that provides independent control of multiple radiofrequency probes during an ablation procedure
A system for delivering energy to a patient's body includes a plurality of probes, a touch-sensitive display screen, and a controller communicatively coupled to each of the probes and the display screen. The controller is configured to perform operations including displaying a plurality of dynamically sized channel control regions within a user interface of the touch-sensitive display screen. Each of the plurality of channel control regions corresponds with at least one of the plurality of probes and is sized based at least in part on a number of the plurality of probes. The operations can include detecting a user touch action directed to a user-selected channel control region of the plurality of dynamically sized channel control regions. The operations can include performing a control action associated with the probe(s) that correspond with the user-selected channel control region when the user touch action is detected.
A61B 34/00 - Computer-aided surgeryManipulators or robots specially adapted for use in surgery
G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G06F 3/04845 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range for image manipulation, e.g. dragging, rotation, expansion or change of colour
G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
A system for mounting a pump head to a pump assembly enclosure is provided. The system includes a mounting plate having an opening extending between a first side and a second side of the mounting plate, where the first side of the mounting plate is sized and configured for coupling to a pump head and the second side of the mounting plate is sized and configured for coupling to a pump assembly enclosure, and a cover plate configured to be disposed upon and coupled to the first side of the mounting plate, the cover plate including a tubing guide extending in a direction away from a first side of the cover plate and the first side of the mounting plate, the tubing guide including a guide channel extending through the tubing guide sized and configured to receive a pump tubing.
A hub component for a vented connector including a generally elongate cylindrical body having a first end and a second end. The first end of the hub component includes one or more fingers or clips for engagement with one or more vents of the vented connector. The second end of the hub component can be configured for compatible engagement with a carbon dioxide detector.
Bladders and elastomeric pumps for infusion assemblies are provided. For example, a bladder may comprise a body extending over a length from a first end to an opposing second end; an outer diameter; an inner diameter; and a wall thickness. The wall thickness may gradually transition from a first wall thickness at the first end to a second wall thickness at the second end. In other embodiments, the wall thickness at a midpoint of the length is different than the wall thickness at each of the first end and the second end. An elastomeric pump may comprise an inflatable elastomeric bladder and a mandrel. The bladder includes a body extending over a bladder length from a first bladder end to an opposing second bladder end and a wall thickness, which is different at a midpoint of the bladder length than at each of the first and second bladder end.
A61M 5/152 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons flexible pressurised by contraction of elastic reservoirs
93.
DIRECTLY CONNECTED SMART INVASIVE MEDICAL DEVICE ASSEMBLY
An invasive medical device assembly includes an invasive medical device and a hub housing configured to surround a portion of the invasive medical device. The invasive medical device may be a needle or other invasive medical device, and the hub housing may be configured to surround a hub of the invasive medical device. In one aspect, the invasive medical device may include a transducer. The hub housing can include at least one integrated circuit embedded therein that is configured to contact the external surface of the needle to electrically connect the transducer to a power source. The hub housing can be configured to provide an ergonomic handle for a user.
An invasive medical device assembly includes an invasive medical device and a hub housing configured to surround a portion of the invasive medical device. The invasive medical device may be a needle or other invasive medical device, and the hub housing may be configured to surround a hub of the invasive medical device. In one aspect, the invasive medical device may include a transducer. The hub housing can include at least one integrated circuit embedded therein that is configured to contact the external surface of the needle to electrically connect the transducer to a power source. The hub housing can be configured to provide an ergonomic handle for a user.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
95.
Vented connector for medical fluid vessels and tapered plug
A connector for medical fluid vessels includes a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug defining a lumen and mating with a cooperating connector, a mechanical fastener such as a screw thread for mating with the cooperating connector, and an outer housing positioned around the plug to form an annular space. A cap can be provided with a fluid-seal fitting such as a male plug for mating with the lumen of the connector. In example embodiments, the male plug is tapered and can comprise one or more projections for sealingly engaging with the lumen of the connector. According to some example embodiments, the cap can be tethered to the connector.
A medical device position guidance system includes a plurality of noninvasive external detector devices communicable with an invasive medical device. A magnetic field is used to gather information about the anatomical size and shape of a subject, such as a human. The medical device position guidance system further uses the magnetic field to obtain information about the positioning of the invasive medical device relative to the subject's anatomy. A method of using the medical device position guidance system is also provided.
A61B 5/05 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
A61M 25/01 - Introducing, guiding, advancing, emplacing or holding catheters
The present disclosure is directed to a flexible cap for a medical fitting, such as a luer-lock fitting. The flexible cap includes a cap component defining a top surface, a cylindrical wall extending opposite from the top surface of the cap component, and an inner sealing surface. The cylindrical wall defines a hollow interior configured to receive an internal tapered sealing wall of a male connector of the medical fitting so as to form a seal with an outer surface of the tapered sealing wall. Further, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap is configured within the hollow interior. Thus, when the tapered sealing wall of the male connector of the medical fitting is received within the hollow interior of the cylindrical wall, the inner sealing surface of the flexible cap seals the fluid passageway of the tapered sealing wall.
A protective cover or sleeve for a medical spike product is provided. The protective cover includes a first panel having a lower edge, and a second panel having a lower edge, wherein the first panel and the second panel are connected at their lower edges, respectively. The first panel and the second panel are configured to be spaced apart to form a protective sleeve. The protective sleeve is configured to receive the medical spike product such that the first panel and the second panel protectively cover and enable aseptic handling of a spike end of the medical spike product and prevent the spike end from breaching a sterile barrier. The protective sleeve may be made from a paper-based material. A medical spike product assembly including the protective cover and a medical spike product inserted therein is also provided.
A61B 50/20 - Holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
100.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING AND PREPARING A RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION KIT
A system for packaging a kit for a radiofrequency ablation procedure protects a radiofrequency ablation kit without compromising its sterile barrier system through the hazards of handling, distribution, and storage. The system includes: an introducer tray configured to hold at least one introducer; a probe tray configured to hold at least one radiofrequency ablation probe; an outer carrier tray, a pouch configured to hold a tubing kit; and a dispenser carton. The introducer tray and the probe tray are held within the outer carrier tray, and the outer carrier tray and the pouch are configured to be held within the dispenser carton. A method of packaging a radiofrequency ablation kit is further described.
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
